Wanted! Rough Cut Shelving

I have a friend looking for some milled planks with a live edge for shelving in his daughters new apartment. Would be willing to travel a couple hours from LI if a deal could be struck. PM me if you have or can make something up. Thanks all! Joe

 

Shawn Curry would probably have what you are looking for. Unfortunately he is about seven hours from you.

 

Yeah that's a hike.

 

If you already have a big chainsaw, it might even be cheaper to buy an Alaskan mill and make them yourself than to drive out here! If you don't have one, just tell the missus that you need one to decorate your daughter's apartment.... I'm sure she won't ask too many questions...

Here's what you can do with a crooked red pine log and about an hour's time:



Or maybe all you have is some walnut... That will work too!

 

Shawn Curry that is some fine looking milled timber.

Mayhaps jatoxico can tell you how many board feet he is looking for, and you guys might be able to work a deal on a "shipped price"?

By the way, that crafted maple syrup you sent me is so good. Nice, and light with really good flavor. Not all heavy, and fake like the Log Cabin crap my kids use.

 

This is a friends project so I don't know all the details. I think his longest run is 11' which he wanted to do w/o splicing. Makes sense since the live edge would be tough to match. Driving to Potsdam this weekend should I bring something w/ a roof rack?!

 

11' is going to have to be pretty thick if it's going to support a good bit of weight.

 

I'm a little north of Buffalo - I don't think Potsdam puts you any closer to my place compared to where you are now (I think Gasifier and thewoodlands are in that area). While I would like to hook a fellow FHC'er up, I don't think I'd be the best option. I don't have anything on hand that's 11' long, though I could certainly make them whatever length or thickness is required. But we'd also be limited in the choices of wood - probably either maple with a fairly plain looking edge, or red pine similar in appearance to the ones in the pics.

I did a quick internet search for "buy live edge slabs new york", and found several artisan hardwood dealers located around NYC. Those are probably the sort of places you'd want to check out. They'll have a bigger selection, likely at a higher price, but if you figure in transportation costs of hauling them down the highway for 7hrs, it might seem more reasonable.

 

Thanks Shawn. Told my buddy I would put the word out, maybe get lucky. Think your right, cost of shipping would quickly add up. We have a guy here on LI whose family has been operating a mill since 1800's apparently but he put such a bad taste in my friends mouth w/ his attitude that he would rather go without than use him.

 

That's the stuff Scotty!